The article discusses kitten season, a time in warmer months when cat births surge, overwhelming shelters with fragile newborns. Advocates like Hannah Shaw emphasize the need for more foster homes to care for the approximately 1.5 million kittens entering U.S. shelters annually, especially in May and June. Misconceptions about the costs of fostering deter many potential foster caregivers. Shaw clarifies that shelters typically cover food and medical supplies, requiring only time and love from foster volunteers. Additionally, adopting kittens in pairs is recommended to preserve their early bonds.
We see about 1.5 million kittens entering shelters every year. And most of them will come into shelters during May and June. Shelters need all hands on deck to help out through fostering.
A lot of people don't foster because they think it's going to be this huge cost, but fostering actually only costs you time and love.
People looking to adopt kittens should take pairs since cats often bond early in life.
The act of fostering animals is different from the familiarity people have, and there’s a false perception about the expenses involved.
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